Still working out what the best reloading equipment is for you? In my last two articles I covered single stage and turret presses, but in this article I’ll focus on the most sophisticated type of reloading press, the progressive press. Progressive Presses In a turret press, a single case is held in a case (shell) holder and the various dies are rotated over the case on a … [Read more...]
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Reloading 101: Reloading Presses – Turret Presses
Buying a reloading press? You're in the right place. In my last article I started by discussing the most basic form of reloading press, the Single Stage Press. The next level of sophistication is the so-called Turret Press, which I’ll cover in this article. Turret Presses The basic single stage press is limited in that it can only hold one die at a time. This die … [Read more...]
Reloading on a Budget: The Lee Loader
Do you want to reload without investing a fortune on expensive—and expansive equipment? Then you may want to consider the Lee Loader. In early 2012 I had just turned 21. My YouTube career started in earnest. With my very first center-fire handgun, a Smith and Wesson Model 10, I decided to try my hand at loading my own ammo for it. As a starving college kid, I opted for the … [Read more...]
Reloading 101: Selecting A Reloading Press (Part 2 – Reloading Profiles)
In my last article, I provided a summary of what I personally see as the strengths and weaknesses of each type of reloading press. In this article, I’ll identify a number of reloading profiles and suggest a solution for each one. As you'd expect, the possible variations in reloading profiles for different shooters are as varied as the firearms they own, what that are used for … [Read more...]
Reloading 101: Selecting A Reloading Press (Part 1)
Having now covered the various types of reloading presses available, in this article I’d like to address the issue of deciding on what press/tools to buy. To approach this issue, firstly I’ll try and summarise what I see as the strengths and weaknesses of each type of press. This article is really meant as a thought provoker, i.e., What issues should I be thinking about as I … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Guide to Reloading: The Progressive Press
Still working out what the best reloading equipment is for you? In my last two articles I covered single stage and turret presses, but in this article I’ll focus on the most sophisticated type of reloading press, the progressive press. Progressive Presses In a turret press, a single case is held in a case (shell) holder and the various dies are rotated over the case on a … [Read more...]